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Windows 7: Auto Arrange?

I usually move my folders and files around so i know where things are but because auto arrange is on I'm unable to move anything. I've been searching high and low and cannot find out how to disbale auto arrange, can anyone help.

the problem is not the files/folders on the desktop. i can see the "Auto Arrange" option when i right click while on the desktop, but is no "Auto Arrange" option when i right click and goto "View" while in a folder or drive directory.

the problem is not the files/folders on the desktop. i can see the "Auto Arrange" option when i right click while on the desktop, but is no "Auto Arrange" option when i right click and goto "View" while in a folder or drive directory.

Yeah, that's quite annoying i can't move any file or folder in a folder.

the problem is not the files/folders on the desktop. i can see the "Auto Arrange" option when i right click while on the desktop, but is no "Auto Arrange" option when i right click and goto "View" while in a folder or drive directory.

I see. Well, you could use the Sort By, Stack By, or Group By options when you right click in a Windows Explorer window. It's a little closer to what you are wanting I hope.

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General Discussion

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Browsers & Mail

Auto-arrange - solved?Hey, guys
This just came to my attention: How to Disable Full Row Select in Explorer in Windows 7? - The Winhelponline Blog
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